Laboratory Assistant

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

PatientTesting:

• Performs waived patienttesting

GeneralLaboratory:

• Performs daily temperature checks, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, and quality control for waived testsperformed
• Notifies appropriate testing staff when expected quality control values are not achieved or quality control ranges areexceeded
• Ensure department supplies are appropriately stocked andavailable

SpecimenCollection:

• Performs venipuncture and skin puncture on all patient age groups in accordance with department SOP
• Performs appropriate patient identification according to SOP, utilizing at least two patient identifiers when collecting and labeling specimens at the bedside in the presence of the patient
• Labels aliquots using at least two patientidentifiers

• Transcribes orders from outside providers as necessary

• Responds to applicable code teams asneeded

• Adherence to blood and body fluid universal special precautions outlined by laboratory and organizationalpolicies

WorkloadManagement:

• Adheres to SOP in using handheld devices for specimencollection

• Monitors collection list and documents status of outstandingcollections

• Monitors expected list for pending lab test
• Answers phone calls, demonstrating appropriate customer serviceskills
• Must work weekends and holidays asassigned

InventoryManagement:

• Ensures specimen collection supplies are available and within expirationdates
• Notifies laboratory leadership when supplies are falling below thresholds or expiration dates areupcoming
• Stocks supplies when deliveries are received
• Stocks phlebotomy carts with supplies, ensuring adequate inventory available on cart for nextshift

Specimen Handling andReceipt:

• Ensures that specimens are updated to received status and collection date/time, collector, and receipt date/time isaccurate

• Delivers specimens to the appropriate LabSection.

Quality Assurance RelatedDuties:

• Communicates complaints or problems to department supervisor

EXPERIENCEQUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lab assistant experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American HeartAssociation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Accurately complete, maintain patient documents andrecords.
• Understand and follow specific clinical protocol and be able to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Does this position formally supervise employees? No

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

• Medium: Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Continuous (67-100% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Push/pull - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Twisting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Bending - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching forward - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Reaching overhead - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
• Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
• Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

• Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
• Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
• Color Discrimination - Yes
• Depth Perception - Minimal
• Hearing - Minimal

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

• Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
• Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
• Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
• Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
• Radiation - Not Anticipated
• Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
• Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
• Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
• Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

• Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: Yes
• Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): Yes
• Adult (16 and up): Yes

ADDENDUM TO LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

For University Medical Center:

American Heart Association BLS-HCP is required if assigned to Client Services/phlebotomy.

Addendum Issue Date: 10/27/2025

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital,a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more aboutEast Jefferson General Hospital and ourlegacy, our future,and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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